Page Six reported
that a new sports bar named Snap will open on 14th Street. Eater took it one step further and said it will probably go in the old Country Club space.Well I’m going to push it even more and point out that in October I said Matthew Isaacs and Justin McManus had their eye on the space, applied for a liquor license, were approved, were making it a sports bar and that Steve Lewis was designing.
The point of this post? Oh that the opening party at the bar, Snap Bar and Grille, after the football term, will be hosted by Colts star Dwight Freeney on September 20th. That can only mean one thing, that the sports bar probably opens next week like everything else we’re waiting for.
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Rouge 58 is proud to host Exhibit B, Kareem Black’s newest series of photographs featuring legs and shoes. Inspired by Guy Bourdin, his most favored photographer, Kareem collaborated with acclaimed stylist Harold Melvin to creatively direct seven images reminiscent of one of the greatest advertising photographers of our time.
Exclusively shot for Rouge 58 to coincide with New York Fashion Week, this is Kareem’s first exhibit geared directly towards his passion for an influential icon very apparent in much of Kareem’s personal work at kareemblack.com/life
Music by:
DJ Kaos (DFA)
Prince Language (The No Comprendo/Editions Disco)
Valissa & Vida (NYC)
6-10pm
Printing was generously sponsored by Loupe Digital
RSVP REQUIRED – rsvp@rouge58.com
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By Alan Philips
September 1st, 2010 is already here and where does the world of nightlife and hospitality stand? This week I received an email from Brian Gordon of Miami Marketing Group (MMG) with a link to an article entitled “Dolphins SoBe Style.” The article outlines how Miami Marketing Group, the proprietors of LIV Nightclub, are clearing out 400 seats and 17 suites of Dolphins Stadium with new owner Steve Ross, to bring South Beach nightlife to the NFL. The space will be complete with table service, dance floor, and DJ booth, as well as models, celebrities, and some of the biggest DJs in the world. The ownership made a multi-year commitment because, according to team CEO Mike Dee, “We want to see it grow and build. Starting with two prime-time night games we think will be red hot from day one.” Additionally Dee is quoted as saying, “A lot of times teams design around a lounge or space, but in this case this is a more cutting edge project because we are talking more about the experience, the vibe. And why we partnered with these guys is because they bring the rest of the equation, the vibe, the programming, the celebrities, the feeling that you get when you go to LIV.” They have a stadium and franchise worth hundreds of millions of dollars, and the thing they want is the “feeling” you get from LIV—quite the complement.
With this in mind, I would like to take this, my last column prior to my departure on holiday, to point out to everyone and anyone who will listen, that nightlife is becoming the leading source of entertainment in the world. The Miami Dolphins deal (similar to the Hyde Lounge at the Staples Center in LA) is an incredible idea that I believe we will see duplicated throughout the world with sporting events and stadiums. It is a prime example of how nightlife culture, is being assimilated into every part of the modern entertainment business. The culture and business of the night has exploded out of the backroom and into the boardroom. An educated person cannot argue the profound effect that nightlife has had on our culture in the modern era (post 1970). The culture and business of the night pervades all areas of our day-to-day life from music and art to hotels and advertising/marketing. We have gone from an underground counter-cultural movement, to a multi-billion dollar industry controlling the tastes and employment of millions of people. Let’s go to the videotape.
By ALEX WILLIAMS
IT was a steamy Wednesday night, and Avenue, the impossible-to-get-into club in Chelsea, was dripping with celebrities. LeBron James looked South Beach casual in a black T-shirt and baseball cap. Chris Paul sported a Yankees cap. The actors Chace Crawford and Wilmer Valderrama smiled for the cameras.
And then there was that guy. In almost every party photo, standing head to shoulders with the beaming celebrities, was the same round-looking guy, with a shiny bald head and Converse sneakers. The bodyguard? The accountant?
Actually, he was the guest of honor, Noah Tepperberg. And not only was he the birthday boy, but he is also an owner of the club. LeBron, in other words, was in his posse.
Not that Mr. Tepperberg, 35, seeks attention. Unlike other nightlife impresarios who cultivate their own celebrity — André Balazs, Amy Sacco, Sean MacPherson and Paul Sevigny come to mind — Mr. Tepperberg carries himself as a regular guy who grew up in downtown Manhattan and just happened to hustle his way into all the right clubs.
“If I had my choice, I’d be behind the scenes, and nobody would even know who I am,” he said.
The Hudson Terrace is an urban oasis featuring two floors of event space, providing an unparalleled entertainment destination. Atop the climate-controlled roof deck encased by a retractable glass dome, guests can take in the serene ambiance, with scenic views of the Hudson River and national historic landmark, the USS Intrepid. The Salon is fully furnished with leather banquettes and adorned with a white marble bar and Swarovski Crystal chandeliers. The bridal suite is complemented by the elegance of its private outdoor garden.
